Job Summary: Design, plan, and implement effective Choir lessons based on the state curriculum for students under the teacher’s supervision. 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

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Create a classroom that provides a welcoming, nurturing and stimulating environment appropriate to the intellectual and emotional development of students.

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Develop and implement lesson plans that follow the curriculum and teach the TEKS.

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Design, plan, and implement effective Choir instruction

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Teach students music theory so that they are able to proficiently read music at a difficulty level that is consistent with the years of instruction they have received.

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Teach students music appreciation by exposing them to music from a variety of genres and artists.

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Expose students to the rich history behind music by teaching them about the lives of famous musicians from different eras, cultures, and different music genres.

7.

Teach students to identify the various types of music associated with the different eras in our society.

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Teach students the proper method for handling and caring for their vocals.

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Design lessons that integrate traditional core subjects with music.

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Help students understand the relationship between music and the core subjects of math, reading, and social studies.

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On an ongoing basis, design and implement effective assessments, based on objective measures to determine student progress and proficiency in music.

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Facilitate the development of individual student portfolios that show case their work.  Portfolios may be in the form of students playing various pieces to demonstrate their progression.

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Collaborate with classroom teachers to deliver integrated lessons.

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Research, identify, and create both in and out of school opportunities for students to apply classroom theory in authentic, real world settings.

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Compile, maintain and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

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Communicate frequently with students and their parents that may include home visits.

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Communicate with the CEO and Principal regarding students, parents, lesson plans, curriculum, needed materials, extracurricular activities, field experiences and any other concerns.

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Follow the educator’s code of ethics and code of conduct and behave professionally, ethically, and responsibly.

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Ability to teach and train by ear, sight and harmony.  

20.

Must be willing to travel and teach students at all campuses.

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Performs any additional duties related to ongoing effectiveness of program as directed.

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree from a four year, accredited university. 

Certification:  NCLB, Highly qualified valid Texas Teaching Certificate as required by teaching assignment or acceptance to approved Alternative Certification Program and results of TEXes exam.

Work Experience: 

Previous experience working with elementary age students is preferred.

Documented performance resume that includes at least 3 years of experience as a professional musician

Formal training in music theory

Formal training in the application of principles of music

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, and individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

·       Knowledge of state and federal education laws and regulations.

·       Knowledge of subject matter to be taught and ability to lead discussions

·       Skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Ability to implement Texas Education Agency (TEA) education policies and procedures.
• Ability to review and implement agency policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.
• Ability to convey and interpret information to students.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with students, parents, administrators, and other professionals involved in the education of TRS students.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, with possible occurrences of extreme heightened stress.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Ability to keep accurate files and records.

Equipment Used: Microsoft Office, Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier). General Knowledge of accounting procedures, district policies and school law.

Working/Environmental Conditions/Mental Demands/Physical Demands:  Microsoft Office, Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier). General Knowledge of accounting procedures, district policies and school law.